Five Good Things, continued

1. Tested negative for Covid.
2. Ability to work from home.
3. Hot shower in cold weather.
4. Streaming TV shows.
5. Affection from cat.

1. Calling someone to fix something instead of fixing it myself.
2. Being recognized for my work.
3. Meeting some great new people
4. Books
5. More energy to cook today.

1. Pain relief
2. Healthy food that tastes good too
3. Family
4. Technology that connects people
5. Good books

1. Got my free Covid tests from the government.
2. Two negative test so far.
3. Got free pizza for lunch.
4. Had a chance to vent at a 12 step meeting.
5. Volunteer opportunities.

1. Longest day of the week over.
2. Feeling like I am getting somewhere
3. Reading a magazine
4. Paper plates
5. Food pick up today

1. Movies with inventive plots.
2. Finding the answer to a question.
3. Trip planning
4. Free time
5. Finding a new quick meal to make

1. Poached egg on toast
2. Winter sunshine
3. Good colleagues
4. Coffee in my favourite place
5. Listening to music on YouTube

1. Anti-depressants
2. Finding supportive people to talk to online
3. Being able to work from home
4. Cold outside, but the power is on and I have heat and running water
5. Streaming TV shows

1. I’ve been reading again recently which has been amazing!
2. I think it’s because my new medication is beginning to help a little- I think I need the dose up but I see my Pdoc in 3 weeks to see about that!
3. I’ve got some very good friends who have been very supportive through this most recent depressive episode.
4. The new Jack reacher series is out and I can’t wait to sit down and watch it! (I’ve read all the books!)
5. My dog, always just my dog, he’s one of the main reasons I keep going.

1. It got cold here, but I didn't lose electricity and running water unlike last year.
2. Increased dose of cymbalta seems to be working.
3. I am slowly losing weight and am almost to the overweight range (instead of obsese).
4. My new phone finally shipped and should arrive in couple of days. I haven't had a phone for over a month.
5. Curbside grocery pickup.

1. Finding a great book to read.
2. Getting out of the house.
3. Feeling caught up.
4. Taking a small step towards starting taxes.
5. Warm toes.

1. Wanting to say what I think to certain people who have treated me badly, but having the patience and grace to hold my tongue and move on.
2. Still have electricity and water in spite of the cold weather!
3. Having online spaces where I am welcomed and appreciated for who I am.
4. Cat let me sleep in today.
5. My phone should arrive this week.

1. A computer that works.
2. Health
3. Podcasts
4. Being outdoors.
5. Cats

1. Work is going well
2. I started volunteering again
3. I think my peace lily survived the root division I did on it, and now I have two peace lilies.
4. Making my favourite casserole for dinner
5. Reading a good book.

1. My work is also going well.
2. Weather is not too hot or too cold.
3. Virtual support groups where I feel accepted
4. Door Dash food delivery
5. My phone will be here soon!

1. Still reviewing parts of the great book I read this weekend.
2. Two short meetings today.
3. Being prepared for my meetings.
4. Chocolate
5. A slice of bread.

1. A tasty breakfast that was also healthy.
2. Getting work done first things.
3. Finding a second season of a show I liked.
4. Walking.
5. Good weather today.

1. Chocolate Brazil nut biscuit with a cup of tea
2. Managing to start jogging again
3. Working with nice colleagues.
4. Coffee by the sea
5. Seeing the funny side of situations

1. I've been frustrated a lot today, but I'm taking it as lessons in much-needed patience.
2. Nice weather today, so spent some time outside
3. Food truck at my apartment complex had good food
4. The new employee resource group at my company for people with disabilities. I'm starting a local chapter.
5. Have a good job that pays the bills.

1. Imagining what a chocolate brazil nut biscuit would taste like.

2. Getting a long day behind me.
3. Connecting with people.
4. Amazing weather this weekend
5. Planning a little trip

1. Getting to use the toilet again after one week of not being able to do anything but pee
2. Meeting my sister's cat
3. Getting out and going to the store
4. Discovering some awesome makeup that I like for once
5. Recognizing and it being received that I do not need to care that much about what others are thinking of me

This has been such a refreshing span of time. I feel like there is a success story in me that I need and want to blossom from me.

1. Beautiful weather, not too hot or too cold and sunny.
2. Being able to work from home.
3. Being able to support a colleague with mental illness who reached out to me.
4. Might go to a happy hour tonight to meet coworkers (probably won't drink).
5. Watching Despicable Me on Netflix. Funny movie.

1. Finding a plan D when plans A-C didn't work out.
2. Taking a day off.
3. A homework assignment I'm looking forward to.
4. Beautiful weather.
5. Getting the dishes done last night.

1. I started my first cross stitch
2. I got my cousin a present for her birthday
3. Doing the dishes
4. Promising volunteer opportunities
5. I'm getting a massage and haircut next week.

1. It's Friday!
2. Gorgeous weather. Sunny and mild.
3. Excited about some upcoming volunteer opportunities
4. Losing some weight. Size 12 pants fit now.
5. Getting some Uber Eats tonight.